This woman navigated a 3,000-mile Pacific voyage without maps or technology

Polynesian wayfinding has long been a patriarchal tradition. Lehua Kamalu is breaking the mold—and helping to lead a revival ...
Hawai‘i Public Radio

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are on their way to New Zealand

The Polynesian voyaging canoes are sailing to New Zealand, or Aotearoa, as part of the Moananuiākea voyage, a three-year ...
Surfer on MSN

Who Invented Surfing? An Exploration From Ancient Polynesia to Shang Dynasty China

There is no one person responsible for the birth of surfing, but there is lots of historical evidence about the origin point.
The Stockton Record on MSN

Tahitian Dance Festival brings Polynesian culture, ‘enriching experience’ to Stockton

The Te Fa'a Nō Te 'Ori 2025 Tahitian Dance Festival is back this weekend in Stockton. Here's what to know about the ...
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Hōkūleʻa marks 40 years since historic Aotearoa landfall

RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS (KHON2) — The Polynesian Voyaging Society announced that the Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will be continuing the Moananuiākea Voyage to Aotearoa, NZ. The Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are ...
Indiana Daily Student

'Moana Live-to-Film Concert' to bring Polynesian music to IU

“Disney’s Moana Live-to-Film Concert” is making its way to IU Auditorium on Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now, ...
247Sports

Top247 CB Xavier Hasan announced to 2026 Polynesian Bowl

Raleigh (N.C.) Cardinal Gibbons four-star junior cornerback Xavier Hasan was formally announced to the 2026 Polynesian Bowl ...